PRESS RELEASE  - The WebAround

For Immediate Release                                               08-06-08                                                                                 

Avoid the “home video” look in your Professional Video Conferencing.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at the environment behind the person you are conferencing with?  Or have you had to move your video conference from the convenience of your desk to a limited resource, or empty board room to impress your client?  Then have to leave the conference to retrieve that important document from your desk?

With the burgeoning technology of video conferencing becoming more and more popular, it leaves the challenge of broadcasting your video and clear, clean professional environment. 

The WebAround fills a need for every professional looking to present the best image possible for their company. The WebAround is a collapsible webcam back drop that was designed and built to address the need for more privacy and professionalism in a busy environment.

The WebAround was released in May of 2008 and has already been recognized on “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch” on CNBC http://www.cnbc.com/id/24946900; and by Webinar Success http://wsuccess.typepad.com/webinarblog/ , who was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal article “Kisses from Honey Bunny” (06/10/08).

 Webinar Success blogger Ken Molay is quoted saying he likes the WebAround because [the WebAround’s] ease and convenience of setup and storage, along with the obvious utility of such an item.

 We’ve all had that moment where we are wondering what the person behind the presenter is doing instead of paying attention to the presentation.  The WebAround blocks out the distracting background and keeps your audience’s focus on you. It allows you the freedom to present the same professional image no matter where you are conferencing, whether at your desk or waiting at the airport. Be confident about your image with your clients and company by using the WebAround.

The WebAround is a collapsible webcam back drop.  It’s a light-weight, portable backdrop that can slide on to just about any chair, or simply placed behind you on a couch or chair. The WebAround is a light-weight nylon circle that, once placed behind you, creates a barrier between yourself and everything in the background. It folds down to a size that can easily be taken in a laptop case or tote.

Benefits of using the WebAround include:

• Block out distracting backgrounds
• Captures the audience or client’s attention
• The focus remains on you and your presentation
• Presents the best professional image for your company
• Travel friendly, light-weight foldable design.
• Use at the desk, in the boardroom, hotel room or airport
• Helps block people from spying over your shoulder in public places
• Helps keep confidential information on your screen from prying eyes
• Can be branded with your corporate logo
• Fits most office chairs, or can simply place between you and your chair

The WebAround was invented by people looking for webcam security and privacy. The concept and goal was simple; make users of the WebAround feel safe, whether they were using a webcam or simply using their computer in a public place. The WebAround’s popularity is growing globally with its attractive design, ease of use, portability and it can be customized to fit your needs.